Dr. Rick Griffith, Crossroads International Church

What is your main goal in life?

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Wisdom is Practical "Biblical wisdom includes the art of being skillful and successful in one's relationships and responsibilities in life… An individual is 'successful' as he directs his life in accord with God's divine design, His plans for the world." Roy B. Zuck, A Biblical Theology of the OT, 213

The Wicked & Godly The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the godly will flourish (Prov. 14:11 NLT ) Those who fear the L ORD are secure; he will be a refuge for their children (Prov. 14:26 NLT )

"I have seen everything in this meaningless life, including the death of good young people and the long life of wicked people." Eccl. 7:15 NLT

"So don't be too good or too wise! Why destroy yourself?" (7:16 NLT ). "Here comes Mr. 'holier-than-thou.'" "Though almost universally interpreted [translated] in the sense of "destroy [NIV] or ruin [NASB] oneself,' the verb in this form never means this elsewhere. Instead it means 'to be appalled or astounded' (cf. Dan. 8:27, 'appalled'; Ps. 143:4, 'dismayed')" (Glenn, BKC, 994).

"On the other hand, don't be too wicked either. Don't be a fool! Why die before your time?" (7:17 NLT ).

"So don't be too good or too wise! Why astound yourself?" (7:16). "On the other hand, don't be too wicked either. Don't be a fool! Why die before your time?" (7:17 NLT ). "Pay attention to these instructions, for anyone who fears God will avoid both extremes" (7:18 NLT ).

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